One of the historical, beautiful and appealing sightseeing spots near Iloilo province, Guisi Beach and Lighthouse is exactly located at Guisi Point within Barangay Dolores in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Island. This place has many alluring features, which make it more captivating to tourists from the different parts of the Philippines. At this Guimaras sightseeing spot, people can spend the entire day doing and enjoying several outdoor and recreational activities.
The Guisi Lighthouse is an 18th century Spanish-colonial lighthouse built beside the beach. It was built to guide mariners passing the Iloilo and Guimaras strait. The lighthouse can be reached by following a light trail. The 15-minute uphill trek to the Guisi Lighthouse also provides a great view of the beach. At the top of the hill are the ruins of a Spanish-colonial outpost and the rotting remains of the metal lighthouse structure. Although the condition of the old lighthouse is already in disarray the Guimarasnons take pride in having the second oldest lighthouse, next to the old lighthouse in Aparri, Cagayan.
Going to Guisi Beach and Lighthouse
Even if Guisi Beach and Lighthouse is not exactly located within the province of Iloilo, it is still accessible to Iloilo. For tourists from Manila City and Cebu City, they need to take flights or ride in vessels going to the ports of Iloilo. From the ports, there are taxis that can take them to Ortiz Street in the city of Iloilo. Along Ortiz Street, there are pump boats that can bring them to Jordan Port in Guimaras. From the port, there are multi cabs, as well as small boats that transport people to Guisi Beach and Lighthouse. The travel time from Iloilo City to the beach is at least one and a half hour.
What to See and Do at Guisi Beach and Lighthouse
Tourists can surely have a relaxing and remarkable time at Guisi Beach and Lighthouse. Aside from the beachs golden-yellow sand where they can enjoy sun bathing, many people visit this place for its clear and calm waters. Some of the most enjoyable water activities that tourists can try in this place are snorkeling, jet skiing, and diving. Meanwhile, for individuals who prefer land activities, they can always hike to the top of a hill near the beach where they can find an ancient lighthouse that was built in the 18th century. Besides the lighthouse, people can also see ruins of a settlement during the Spanish era.
History and Cost of Traveling to Guisi Beach and Lighthouse
Next to Cagayan lighthouse, the lighthouse in Guisi, Guimaras Island is the oldest in the Philippines. Based on the history of the place, this was established to guide vessels that usually pass through the beach in the early times. In order to have a hassle-free travel to Guisi Beach and Lighthouse, it is important that tourists from Iloilo prepare at least 1,000 pesos for their transportation allowance. Unfortunately, there are no accommodations available at the beach, so for those who want to spend some time in this place, they can check out the hotels at Alubihod Beach, which is 20 minutes away from Guisi Beach and Lighthouse.
The New Lighthouse
These are the pictures are taken in the façade of the ruins towards the Old Lighthouse during our team escapade in Dolores Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. I'm with our driver, Nestor beside me, Andres Maligaya III who's standing in front of me, Jonaimelle Gequillo and Muke Gonzaga as our team photographer.
Guisi Clearwater Resort
With Muke Gonzaga and Andres Maligaya III in the cottages of Guisi Clearwater Resort.
This was the picture taken on the shore along the beach outside Guisi Clearwater Resort. I am with Jonaimelle Gequillo as a part of our team's project of exploring the protected areas of Guimaras Island. The picture was taken last semester and was our final requirement to our Major subject.
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Room Type Room Rate
Fan Room ( 2 pax ) Php 700.00
Fan Room ( 4 pax ) Php 1,200.00
Family Cottage ( 10 pax ) Php 1,300.00
Aircon Room ( 4 pax ) Php 1,600.00
Fan Room ( 6 pax ) Php 1,700.00
Dorm Type Cottage Php 1,800.00
Aircon Room ( de luxe ) ( 2 pax ) Php 2,000.00
Aircon Room ( 6 pax ) Php 2,200.00
Guisi is one of the long-time known tourist destinations in the island of Guimaras because of the pre-war built Guisi Parola Lighthouse. The Guisi Beach Resort can hold a venue for seminars and conferences. The conference hall can accommodate 50 persons. Structures are mixed materials of cement and indigenous resources such as coco lumber, bamboo, and nipa. Communal comfort rooms and open showers are also available. A store is available in the area where drinks, canned goods and other grocery/food items are sold.
Guisi Clear Water Beach Resort Activities
The beach is ideal for various recreational activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving. There are natural springs along the shoreline: The Panaluron fall, the Tarug and the Orang springs where clear fresh water continuously flow for the whole year. Caves abound the area waiting to be explored.
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